Provoked example sentences

pro·voke

verb

provoked (past tense) · provoked (past participle)

- stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone:

- stimulate or incite (someone) to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger in them:

- deliberately make (someone) annoyed or angry:

Synonyms

arouse, produce, evoke, cause, occasion, elicit, induce, inspire, excite, kindle, generate, engender, instigate, foster, promote, breed, precipitate, prompt, trigger, beget, enkindle, allay, goad, spur, prick, sting, prod, hound, badger, incite, rouse, stir, move, stimulate, motivate, excite, inflame, impel, pressure, pressurize, prompt, induce, encourage, urge, inspire, deter, annoy, anger, incense, enrage, irritate, infuriate, exasperate, exacerbate, madden, pique, nettle, bother, upset, agitate, vex, irk, gall, ruffle, tease, taunt, torment, affront, insult, offend, peeve, aggravate, hassle, miff, rile, needle, get, bug, nark, rankle, ride, gravel, pacify, appease, Legal

"Provoked" Example Sentences

1. His rude comment provoked her to tears.
2. The controversial decision provoked public outcry.
3. The politician deliberately provoked his opponent.
4. The bully provoked the other kids on the playground.
5. The artist's work provoked strong reactions from critics.
6. The company's actions provoked a lawsuit.
7. The prosecutor's questioning provoked a confession.
8. The journalist's article provoked a heated debate.
9. His reckless driving provoked the ire of other drivers.
10. The comedian's joke provoked laughter from the audience.
11. The student's question provoked a deep discussion.
12. The manager's decision provoked resentment among his employees.
13. The book's controversial content provoked censorship.
14. The singer's lyrics provoked controversy.
15. The coach's tough training regimen provoked complaints from the team.
16. The film's ending provoked a range of emotions in the audience.
17. The teacher's criticism provoked a defensive reaction from the student.
18. The environmental issue provoked protests.
19. The bride's wedding dress provoked admiration from her guests.
20. The musician's performance provoked a standing ovation.
21. The company's new policy provoked resistance from its employees.
22. The police officer's actions provoked suspicion from the community.
23. The speaker's comments provoked a lively discussion.
24. The new law provoked debate in parliament.
25. The chef's dish provoked praise from diners.
26. The CEO's decision provoked a change in company culture.
27. The athlete's performance provoked cheers from the crowd.
28. The author's book provoked controversy among literary critics.
29. The journalist's investigation provoked a scandal.
30. The artist's painting provoked deep analysis from art critics.

Common Phases

1. "I was provoked; I couldn't help but react."
2. "He provoked me; I regret what I said in anger."
3. "The situation provoked me; I had to defend myself."
4. "Her taunts provoked me; I needed to stand up for myself."
5. "Their actions provoked me; I had to speak out against it."
6. "The insults provoked me; I lost my temper and said things I didn't mean."
7. "His behavior provoked me; I was pushed to my breaking point."
8. "The constant teasing provoked me; I finally stood up for myself."